Bell 429 Helicopter Mechanic - Utility/Fire

Helicopter Express is accepting applications for a full-time Utility/Fire Bell 429 with experience on the Bell 429 specifically.

Come join Helicopter Express, one of the largest utility contractors in the United States. We have been in the utility helicopter industry for more than 27 years with multiple bases across the US. We recently completed our new headquarters, a beautiful 30,000 square foot hangar located on nearly 300 acres of company owned land in north Georgia at the foothills of the Smokey Mountains.

Our fleet is extensive and includes a wide spectrum of utility helicopters meeting our customers every need. These include the proven Bell 205, Bell/Eagle 407HP, Bell 412EPX and the Bell 429, the Airbus AS350B3/H-125, the Kaman K-1200 K-Max and the Sikorsky/Erickson S-64E & F Air Crane.

Our missions include but are not limited to, aerial crane/construction, firefighting, disaster relief, aerial cinematography and charter. These missions along with our extensive fleet provide our employees with unique opportunities for travel and advancement.

Helicopter Express offers one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the business including employer paid medical and life insurance. We also offer dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off including holiday pay. As well as a retirement program with a 401(k)-employer match. In addition, we are offering two scheduling options in exchange for a commitment to be available 160 days throughout the year. You may choose to work either 12 days on, 12 days off, with a minimum $100,000 annual guarantee or 12 days on, and 2 days off, with a minimum $120,000 annual guarantee. Plus, you will have the ability to reside anywhere in the country and receive a Per Diem daily allowance which reimburses for certain travel expenses.

Helicopter Express also understands the desire for career development. Our management team is incredibly devoted to providing additional training resources. So, with the right skill set and work ethic, advancement is available to anyone who is interested in longevity with us as a successfully growing organization.

• Must have a valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant rating for at least the past 24 Months and active for at least 18 Months of the past 24.
• Must have a minimum 12 Months experience as an A&P maintaining helicopters and 3 Months of it in the past 2 years.
• Must have a minimum 12 Months experience on a Bell 429 or completed the manufacturers maintenance course.
• Must have a minimum 3 Months "Field" experience on a Bell 429 away from the principal base under minimal supervision.
• Must have or be able to obtain a USFS Mechanics Card to include the above qualifications.
• Must have or be able to obtain a CDL Class C with HazMat and Tanker endorsements.
• Must have or be able to obtain a US Passport.
• Inspection Authorization rating preferred but not required.
• Aircraft based in Ocala, FL but live anywhere in the continental US if you prefer.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug and Alcohol screening and background check.

Thank you for your interest in Helicopter Express. Should your qualifications match what we are looking for, we will be reaching out to you with follow-up questions and/or to proceed in the next steps of our application process.